This is a step up from ANY RTR nitro buggy, it's high end all around honestly, kind off between a race kit and a RTR package.
The engine is alright, it's (based in my experience) a force .21 pro, nothing fancy but it has some power for sure!
Electronics are meh, but work.
This thing rocks out of the box, the suspension is kit quality, the driveline is basically set as a high end buggy. You name it, this is the best RTR option period!
i took this buggy to my local track where i've been racing for about 8 months with my mp10, and laid down one of the best laps ever. this ready to run is actually ready to run. after proper breakin of engine, even with a non compitition " pullstart" powerplant its plan to see this chassis is legit. serpent does offer upgradebale parts that are a definite upgrade, but not needed... i defently recomend this for anybody who just wants anothrr buggy or just getting into sport and not ready to build a kit, this is for you...
Excellent product! took it to the track and performs like a champ!!
Thank you Amain, great product, fast shipping.
The world already knows this whip is sickening, buy one. Make Nitro Great Again.
Looks awesome very good Quality!!! the only thing I don’t care for is the remote, but it’s not a deal breaker. I will replace the Transmitter and receiver, not a big deal . Love this buggy definitely recommend it to others
For what it is its overall a nice buggy, if i were to pick another one it would be the kyosho as parts for this car are getting scarce, the radio is close to something you would get with a drone you pick up at the has station . Engine fires up no problem every-time and runs perfect once tuned correctly . Main reason i went with this over kyosho is the screws on the kyosho are a bit outdated. I want to give it a three because of parts inventory but that has nothing to do with actual car .
Bought 3 of these buggies for my boys. The cars are a nice quality for being RTR kits. The best part is the all the normal SRX8 Cobra Pro parts and option parts will work on this car. The electronics will most likely need to be upgraded if your goals is to hit the track. All the servos work just fine, but with 3 cars we noticed some variations in speed across the fleet. I would still get these kits for new racers. A solid 8/10 for an RTR kit!
It's really more than I expected, it's my first nitro RC car and I'm delighted. I have constantly communicated with Miguel for advice. Miguel has always given excellent advice with a very good willingness to teach. excellent service
This buggy is built like a race kit. Very happy with purchase. I have broke the engine in with no issues. This is my third serpent rtr and all are great. This is far the best rtr nitro buggy on the market.
I’m very happy with this serpent nitro buggy rtr. It’s perfect for someone who wants to learn and try nitro out on the track. I took it out to thunder alley and it handled well on the track I do recommend upgrading to the srx8 pro parts along the way
Took a few minutes and few pulls on the first few starts. After break in and a few tanks it runs amazing. I figured an RTR wouldn’t be great but I was wrong it’s better than great. Rips in the back yard and screams at the track. Wish they had these 15years ago when I raced. I can’t tell you about the radio cause I swapped it to my Sanwa before I ever ran it. Best part Amain had it at my door fast.
Awesome value. Engine is strong and fast. Only upgrade needed is larger flywheel to use starter box. Servo's strong as hell
Awesome buggy rtr for the price. Easily upgraded.Runs great out of the box.
For starters, the glow plug was bad from the box, couldn’t even break it in because it would not stay running. Wouldn’t hold a tune at all. Absolutely no Info on what type of glow plug to use, no instructions for the motor at all either only reason it’s getting three stars if for lack of info, Once I changed the glow plug it ran amazing. Definitely change the servos and radio system if you wanna keep up at the local track.
Buggy us build tough that’s for sure. Hitting a huge double and slamming in to the back of the down jump and she kept on going, land nose first, yup, she cartwheels and kept going.
It is a fantastic RTR buggy and has worked really well. The engine broke in with very little issue and the suspension is very good. I would recommend this buggy to anyone!
Hands down the nicest RTR nitro buggy out right now.
The kyosho mp9 has a better transmitter.
But the Srx8 buggy itself is very nice.
Lrp needs to take notes and go back over the Rebel BX3.
Good job Serpent for paying attention to detail and providing a quality product!
Had the hardest time starting the buggy, I tried and tried with a preheated engine with no luck. I ran bones brew break in fuel, I eventually tried a new glow plug and it finally started. So Bad glow plug right away! Check everything screws, set screws anything metal on metal. I forgot 1 set screw on the throttle slide, because it's not visible unless you take the motor off completely. So I had a runaway nitro, unfortunately it runs like crap so I was able to grab it right away lesson learned. Can't use a starter box unless you have the low profile motor mounts which those are sold out across the 7 seas. Pull starter as well sold out! So many bad decisions on this buy unfortunately, hopefully I can get it running properly. Wish I would of built my own nitro kit for racing instead of the serpent xr8 rtr definitely not the way to go if your racing. Any pros I don't think so I'll have tons of money into the serpent before its as strong as a kit or as fast. Cons: tires, tread pattern doesn't match one tire tread runs the wrong direction. Electronics are pretty dang awful, both of the servos failed right away. Servos made it through break in process but failed on the track right! Upgrade parts are very expensive and are not available like the low profile motor mount which allows you to use a starter box. Pull starter sold out! C Pins for the a arms need to be checked carefully every run.
Body was in tough shape!
Runs awful and very loud compared to any race kit version buggy. Would not buy again. Unfortunately! Needs spare parts 100% before you go racing doesn't look like it'll take a beating! Electronics need to be replaced 100% if your serious about racing then so does the engine you need a starter box much easier and more reliable than the pull starter. Do yourself a favor buy a kit version you'll thank me later.
